Buffalo Chicken Nugget Sandwich with Homemade Fries

Prep: 5 minCook: 20 min12 servingsmediumAmerican
Buffalo Chicken Nugget Sandwich with Homemade Fries

Quick assembly sandwich featuring store-bought chicken nuggets topped with hot sauce and blue cheese dressing, paired with crispy air-fried homemade fries. Toss fries with paprika, parsley, salt and pepper for a complete casual meal.

Ingredients

12 servings
  • 2 box Bell & Evans Chicken Nuggets
  • 12 ea Martins Potato Long Rolls
  • 12 ea Claussen sandwich pickle slices
  • 2 TB Hot sauce (Frank's, Cholula, Crystal or your favorite)
    sriracha2 TB for 2-3 TB

    adjust to heat preference

    Full guide →
  • 2 TB Blue cheese dressing
    Ranch dressing1:1dairy-free

    same result

  • 5 ea Medium/Large russet potatoes (about 3 lbs)
    Yukon Gold1:1

    cooks slightly faster

    Full guide →
  • 2 TB Chopped curly parsley
    flat leaf parsley1:1
  • ¾ tsp Paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper (fresh ground)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare chicken nuggets according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Place three nuggets in each roll with a pickle slice.

  3. 3

    Drizzle nuggets with dressing and hot sauce.

  4. 4

    Cut potatoes into three-quarter inch lengths.

  5. 5

    Soak cut potatoes in cold water for four hours or overnight.

  6. 6

    Air fry potatoes at 380 degrees for twelve minutes, flipping halfway through.

  7. 7

    Season fries with salt, pepper, paprika and parsley.

  8. 8

    Serve sandwich with fries.

Tips

Tip 1

Soak fries overnight for crispier texture.

Tip 2

Ranch dressing substitutes equally for blue cheese.

Good to Know

Storage

Chicken nuggets and fries best served immediately. Leftover fries can be reheated in air fryer.

Make Ahead

Cut and soak potatoes up to overnight. Cook nuggets just before serving for best texture.

Serve With

Serve sandwich with fries on the side. Add extra hot sauce or dressing on the side.

See pairing guide →

Common Mistakes

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Skip soaking potatoes to avoid soggy fries.

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Do not skip the halfway flip to ensure even browning.

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Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to prevent uneven cooking.

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

Blue cheese dressing
Ranch dressing1:1dairy-free

same result

Full guide →

Gluten-Free Swaps

Air fryer
deep fryadjust oil temp to 350Fgluten-free

traditional method

General Alternatives

Hot sauce
sriracha2 TB for 2-3 TB

adjust to heat preference

Full guide →
Curly parsley
flat leaf parsley1:1
Full guide →
Russet potatoes
Yukon Gold1:1

cooks slightly faster

Full guide →
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